|
This is the world’s longest crystal quartz ridge. The Tabur Hill, in Kuala Lumpur is also known locally as the dragon’s backbone, and is a recorded 16 kilometers long. The Tabur Ridge is a long and narrow set of karsts hills with a high content of quartz crystals. The mineral here varies from the totally transparent to the opaque. They can be spotted shimmering on the ground as mirror reflections as sunlight falls on them. The physical phenomenon that takes place in this region each morning with the conjunction of the warm and cool clouds should not be missed. For this view, you have to get around the Ulu Klang dam at 7.30 in the morning. The trail over the bridge is so narrow that only one visitor can pass at a time and see the fleecy clouds sailing past beside you. Dotted with low vegetation, the trail is made of mostly small trees or shrubs, called bonsai which enable the visitor to take a good view of the distant hills. You can complete the whole ridge within 2 to 4 hours from east to west. Tabur Hill is located on the outer edge of the Klang Valley urban development area. It is about 20 kilometers from the Kuala Lumpur city center. The entry point does not allow public transport. Hence, your own means of conveyance is recommended.
|
